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From left, senior attacker Kyle Proctor and his younger brother, sophomore midfielder/attacker Lucas Proctor, are leading the charge for the IC men's lacrosse team. Kyle's leading the team in assists with 24 and Lucas is leading the team in goals with 28.

Men’s lacrosse brothers fueled by family tradition

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • April 30, 2025
On April 19 at Higgins Stadium, the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team is tied with Clarkson University 10-10 with 20 seconds remaining. It is Senior Day, and the Bombers are one win away from snapping their playoff drought of three seasons.
Sophomore attacker/midfielder Lucas Proctor puts his arm around Kyle Proctor, his older brother and senior attacker. Lucas scored the game-winning goal with 11 seconds remaining via an assist from Kyle.

Late game heroics send the Bombers to the postseason

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025
For the first time since 2021, the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team will dance in the Liberty League Championship Tournament because the Bombers won an 11-10 thriller over the Clarkson University Golden Knights on April 19. 
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team suffered its first home loss of the season at the hands of the Hamilton College Continentals March 25. Junior attacker Brendan Occhino pushes toward the net.

Men’s lacrosse fall short to Continentals under the lights

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team suffered its first home loss of the season to the Hamilton College Continentals on March 25, snapping the Bombers’ five-game win streak. 
Graduate student midfielder Kyle Savery scores one of his two goals against Widener University March 1. He leads all midfielders on the team this season in goals with 16 after coming back from a torn ACL.

Graduate student’s return from ACL surgery ignites men’s lacrosse offense

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025
During the Spring 2024 lacrosse season, Ithaca College graduate student midfielder Kyle Savery transitioned from a player to a coach for a year, but not by choice. Savery suffered a devastating ACL injury during a captain’s practice in August 2023, moving him to the sidelines. For Spring 2025, Savery has returned to the field, and it is like he never left. 
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team opened its Liberty League schedule with a win over the Vassar College Brewers at Higgins Stadium. The team comes together after scoring a goal.

Men’s lacrosse begins Liberty League play on top

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its first Liberty League Championship Tournament victory of the year, defeating the Vassar College Brewers 13-6 March 22, extending its winning streak to five games. Junior midfielder Cullen Adams led the way for the Bombers with three goals, continuing the wave of momentum the Bombers offense is riding.
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team defeated the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles at Higgins Stadium March 19. Sophomore midfield Ethan Adrid prepares to pass the ball.

Men’s lacrosse dismantles Golden Eagles in evening bout

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team extended its home winning streak to five games, dismantling the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles 25-6 March 19. This was the teams’ first matchup since 1980, when the Bombers won 23-11. Junior attacker Brendan Occhino had the best game in his career as a Bomber, scoring a career-high ten points for the Bombers. 
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team won its second consecutive game at Higgins Stadium March 1. The team comes together after scoring a goal.

Men’s lacrosse handles business against Widener

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 6, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its second win in a row March 1, defeating the Widener University Pride 16-4. Sophomore midfielder/attacker Lucas Proctor scored a career-high four goals in this game, propelling the Bombers to a dominant victory on a day when the real feel hit single digits.
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse team won its first game of the 2025 season at Higgins Stadium Feb. 26. The coaches and the players follow the action from the sideline.

Men’s lacrosse takes care of SUNY Geneseo

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • February 27, 2025
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team earned its first win of the season Feb. 26, defeating the SUNY Geneseo Knights 15-6. Junior goalkeeper Andrew Minard recorded 15 saves in the dominant win. 
Junior attack/midfield Sekou Ibrahima battles to get by Tigers' senior midfield Caiden Perry on April 10. The Bombers fell to 6–6 after the loss.

Bombers’ late surge falls short against No. 3 Tigers

By Jonathan Falco, Contributing Writer • April 11, 2024
The Bombers fourth-quarter comeback bid came to no avail as the No. 3 Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers held on to defeat the Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team 16–10 on April 10. 
Senior attackman Charlie Neibuhr, junior attackman Kyle Proctor and others throw their hands up at the referee in the Bombers' 13–4 loss against the Nazareth University Golden Flyers.

Men’s lacrosse cannot see victory in foggy loss to Golden Flyers

By Rory Mastine • March 6, 2024
The Ithaca College men’s lacrosse team dropped its second home game of the season 13–4 on March 6 to Nazareth College at Higgins Stadium.
From left, senior attackman Charlie Niebuhr and senior midfielder Kyle Savery. Going into their senior year, the two are emphasizing leadership and are welcoming in new head coach Tommy Pearce.

New faces add extra man advantage to men’s lacrosse

By Jacob Infald, Co-Sports Editor • February 29, 2024
With the 2024 season on the horizon, the Ithaca men’s lacrosse team has been preparing to enter a new era. After over 30 years at the helm, former head coach Jeff Long stepped down on June 1, 2023, and was replaced by Tommy Pearce.
Junior attackman Jack Pastore carries the ball in his stick with several defenders trailing behind. The Bombers secured a 12–10 victory in the late stages of the game against the St. John Fisher University Cardinals.

Bombers open up season with victory over Cardinals

By Rory Mastine • February 25, 2024
The Tommy Pearce era has officially arrived in South Hill, with the new head coach of the Ithaca Bombers men’s lacrosse team opening up the season with a 12–10 victory over the St. John Fisher Cardinals on Feb. 25. 
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